French Colonial Louisiana Flashcard (Topic 1)

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Who explored the Mississippi River?

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Hernando de Soto

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Which city was settled in colonial Louisiana?

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New Orleans

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What were the cultural influences in colonial Louisiana?

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French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Caribbean

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What were the economic activities in French Louisiana?

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Agriculture and fur trading

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What was the impact of the Treaty of Paris on colonial Louisiana?

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Transfer of territory from France to Spain

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Which European country had control over colonial Louisiana?

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France

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Who founded New Orleans?

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Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville

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What were the main economic activities in Spanish Louisiana?

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The main economic activities in Spanish Louisiana were agriculture, trade, and fur trapping.

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How did the Treaty of Paris affect the boundaries of colonial Louisiana?

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The Treaty of Paris transferred colonial Louisiana from France to Spain.

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What were the major cultural influences in Spanish Louisiana?

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Spanish, French, and Native American cultures